Rick Neale
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Melbourne, FL, United States
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Brightline launches 125-mph train test runs in Brevard County alongside Beachline
This 35-mile rail stretch in Brevard and Orange and Brevard counties is fenced and has no public rail crossings. → Read More
Woman, 23, fatally shot in Melbourne; ex-boyfriend arrested for first-degree murder
The fatal shooting was reported just after 7:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 2800 block of Colbert Circle in Melbourne. → Read More
Palm Bay pilot saved by parachute after his plane sputters and stalls near Indianapolis
"The pilot reported that shortly after take-off, he experienced flight control difficulties and elected to deploy the aircraft’s parachute system." → Read More
Cocoa Beach pedestrian, 65, killed by truck while walking across U.S. 1 in Port St. John
The pedestrian — who was not in a marked crosswalk — was walking east when he was hit by a southbound 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, FHP troopers reported. → Read More
Driver dies after his SUV goes airborne, strikes two poles on U.S. 1 in Titusville
The fatal single-vehicle crash occurred about 7 a.m. on U.S. 1 about ½ mile south of State Road 50, south of Kennedy Point Park. → Read More
Blinding brightness: Artemis I fiery nighttime launch stuns spectators
"I was looking at it through binoculars — and it was like staring right into the sun," recalled Orlando resident Matt Calabrese, drawing laughter. → Read More
All 16 Satellite Beach public dune crossovers damaged, shut down by Tropical Storm Nicole
Indian Harbour Beach officials have also closed all of the city's beach access crossovers and ramps, citing damages and hazardous conditions. → Read More
Satellite Beach braces for Nicole's 80 mph winds, Cocoa Beach mayor urges storm prep
“Well, this thing came up real fast. So now is the time to do your preps,” Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik said of Tropical Storm Nicole’s formation. → Read More
Mom, supporters shave heads for Viera Elementary second grader with brain cancer
Only about 300 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) each year, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reports. → Read More
Florida Tech student pilots fly Hurricane Ian supplies to Naples Airport on relief mission
The Naples-bound planes took off from Florida Tech's Emil Buehler Center for Aviation Training and Research at Melbourne Orlando International Airport. → Read More
Here are the Space Coast Music Festival lineups, featuring The Supervillains and 97 acts
Musical acts will perform Nov. 5 on seven stages across downtown Eau Gallie. Admission is free, and attractions include vendors and food trucks. → Read More
'It sounded like a plane crash': Ian rips metal roof off house in beachside Melbourne
Musa Rukab said his metal roof in beachside Melbourne was just installed last year, and it was supposed to be rated to withstand 175 mph winds. → Read More
920th Rescue Wing awaits possible rescue missions after Hurricane Ian floods Florida
Monday, the 920th Rescue Wing moved its HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and HC-130J Combat King II planes away from Patrick Space Force Base. → Read More
Hurricane Ian forecast for Brevard: Up to 10 inches of rain, 60% chance of tropical-storm winds
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and National Hurricane Center Acting Director Jamie Rhome will conduct a press briefing to discuss Ian's forecast. → Read More
Daily Bread drops plan to build affordable housing on Malabar Road; alternate locations sought
Daily Bread officials are working on alternate locations for Grace Place and are still under consideration for American Rescue Plan Act funding → Read More
West Melbourne names eight finalists to replace retired police chief Richard Wiley
After the chosen finalist accepts an employment offer, City Manager Tim Rhode said City Hall officials will conduct a comprehensive background check → Read More
NASA's Artemis launch at Kennedy Space Center: Launch window, traffic, everything you need to know
Godspeed, take two. NASA will try a second time to launch its Artemis I rocket from Kennedy Space Center. → Read More
'It's going to be a zoo': Brevard braces for Artemis I crowds for historic moon launch
“We're advising all our residents to stay put — just avoid A1A. Because it's going to be gridlock,” Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik said. → Read More
'It's going to be a zoo': Brevard braces for Artemis I crowds for historic moon launch
“We're advising all our residents to stay put — just avoid A1A. Because it's going to be gridlock,” Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik said. → Read More
'It's going to be a zoo': Brevard braces for Artemis I crowds for historic moon launch
“We're advising all our residents to stay put — just avoid A1A. Because it's going to be gridlock,” Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik said. → Read More